Sheltered Housing provides accommodation for persons who are over retirement age with the advantage of having a resident warden who is available to give assistance in emergencies. Each unit of accommodation is connected via a Warden Call System to the Duty Warden or to Care-Link Control in case of the Warden's absence.
Bury Metro has 22 specially designed schemes throughout the borough:
All schemes offer:
• A Warden Service
• 24 hour emergency alarm service
• Safe secure environment
• Full independence backed by the right amount of support for you
• Close working with other support services e.g. Home Care, District Nurse
In addition some schemes offer:
• Communal lounge and social activities
• Communal laundry
• Door entry system
• CCTV security
• Guest room
• Attractive well maintained surroundings
You can get further information by
• Sending an email to ShelteredHousing@bury.gov.uk
• Telephoning 0161 253 6224.
A guide to sheltered housing (178kb)